cry
/kɹaɪ/ noun A1- A shedding of tears; the act of crying. · After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry.
- A shout or scream. · I heard a cry from afar.
- Words shouted or screamed. · a battle cry
- A clamour or outcry.
- A typical sound made by the species in question. · "Woof" is the cry of a dog, while "neigh" is the cry of a horse.
- A desperate or urgent request.
Plural cries
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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The old man uttered a cry, and turned round; then, seeing his son, he fell into his arms, pale and trembling.
The prisoner heard the cry, which sounded like the sob of a broken heart, and leaning from the coach he called out, “Good-bye, Mercédès—we shall soon meet again!” Then the vehicle disappeared round one of the turnings of Fort Saint Nicholas.
A despairing cry escaped the pale lips of Mercédès; the old man sank into a chair.
Phillips glared so sternly that Ruby began to cry.
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